EAM Jaishankar to attend Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting and ASEAN events in Manila
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Manila, Philippines, on July 22-23 to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting and various ASEAN framework events, including ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS), and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF). This visit underscores India's deepening engagement with ASEAN under its Act East Policy and commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Discussions will focus on regional peace, stability, economic integration, and digital transformation. The Quad meeting will also review progress on initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Corporation and Energy Security initiative.
Key Points
- EAM S Jaishankar will attend the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting and ASEAN-related events in Manila.
- The visit emphasizes India's Act East Policy and commitment to its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN.
- 2026 has been designated as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.
- Quad initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Corporation and Energy Security will be reviewed.
- The meetings aim to advance peace, stability, economic integration, and digital transformation in the Indo-Pacific.
Exam Facts
- External Affairs Minister: S Jaishankar.
- Meeting location: Manila, Philippines (July 22-23).
- 2026 designated as: ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.
- Quad members: India, US, Australia, Japan.
- Philippines assumed ASEAN Chairship for 2026 with theme "Navigating Our Future, Together".
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